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http://money.cnn.com/2012/10/16/autos/cadillac-elr-volt/index.html?hpt=hp_t3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
General Motors said it will start production late next year of the Cadillac ELR, a luxury version of the Volt, its high-profile electric vehicle.'

Like the Volt, the ELR will have both an electric motor powered by a lithium battery as well as a gasoline engine to generate electricity once the battery runs down. The Volt can travel about 40 miles on pure electric power.
 
Thought these gm media articles were excellent. SPORTs mode in the ELR (vs Volt) also adjust suspension.

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NAIAS 2013: Cadillac ELR Reveal Remarks from Mark Adams and Bob Ferguson 2013-01-15
DETROIT – Mark Adams, executive director, Cadillac Global Design, and Bob Ferguson, vice president, Global Cadillac, addressed news media at the reveal of the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-range electric vehicle on Tuesday at the North American International Auto Show.
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Jan/13naias/elr/0115-reveal-remarks.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Electrified ELR’s Driving Experience is Pure Cadillac 2013-01-15
DETROIT – The 2014 Cadillac ELR electrified compact luxury coupe drives with the performance-bred DNA of all the brand’s vehicles, connecting the driver to the road with responsive driving dynamics expected from a Cadillac.
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Jan/13naias/elr/0115_ELR_drive.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
2014 Cadillac ELR Preliminary Specifications 2013-01-15

ELR : 207 hp (CD:135 kW, CS:154 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 N-m) of torque and weighs 4,070 lbs
Volt: 149 hp (111 kW) and 273 lb-ft (370 N-m) of torque and weighs 3,781 lbs

There are a ton of features on this car.

The gm site announcement:
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/cad..._elr.html?goback=.gde_147033_member_204463876

Video: http://bcove.me/fxmkfcqh

Design:
  • Enhanced AT-PZEV emissions meet California’s criteria for single-occupancy access to high occupancy vehicle lanes
  • Light-emitting diode (LED) headlamps, daytime running lamps and taillamps, as well as signature front and rear lighting elements
  • Twenty-inch wheels paired with tires designed to balance responsive handling and a comfortable ride with efficiency
  • Interior design featuring cut-and-sew accented leather incorporating sueded microfiber, chrome, wood and available carbon fiber finishes throughout
  • Cadillac CUE with Navigation is standard. CUE is Cadillac’s breakthrough system for connectivity and control, using Natural Voice Recognition, capacitive touch and hand gestures used on smart phones and tablets
  • Programmable charging schedules and downloadable energy efficiency reports available online and through smartphone notification charging alerts
  • Cadillac’s advanced active safety features, including Safety Alert Seat, Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning, along with available Side Blind Zone Alert with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and full-speed-range adaptive cruise control
  • Advanced chassis and suspension systems, including HiPer Strut front suspension, compound-crank with Watts link rear suspension and Continuous Damping Control, which adjusts damping every two milliseconds for optimal ride and handling in all conditions
  • Standard premium Bose 10-channel audio system with active noise cancellation.

Interior:
  • Eight-inch configurable instrument and driver information displays, offering four configurations ranging from elegantly simple to technologically enhanced information
  • Auto-glide/power-assisted covered storage/cup holder in the center console
  • Fold-down rear seat backs accommodate longer items, including multiple sets of golf clubs
  • LED-powered accent lighting in the instrument panel and doors
  • Available Opus semi-aniline leather seating.

Driving experience:
  • Wide front and rear tracks – 62.1 inches (1,578 mm) in front and 62.4 inches (1,585 mm) in the rear – along with a long wheelbase (106.1 inches / 2,695 mm) and a low center of gravity
  • HiPer Strut front suspension featuring lightweight forged aluminum components for reduced weight and more nimble, responsive action
  • Dual-pinion, rack-mounted electric power steering system with premium ZF steering gear designed to provide excellent feedback while helping to save fuel
  • A semi-independent rear compound-crank suspension with Watts link that incorporates weight-optimized trailing arms to absorb lateral forces, allowing the suspension to be tuned to handle vertical, forward and rearward motions
  • Hydraulic ride bushings in the front and rear suspensions
  • An electro-hydraulic regenerative brake system that captures energy and sends it to the battery pack
  • Standard chassis control systems include antilock brakes, traction control and StabiliTrak electronic stability control.

Per Edmunds with some of the Volt vs ELR differences:
http://www.edmunds.com/cadillac/elr/2014/features-specs.html

Front Seats
  • 8 -way power driver and passenger seat
  • Driver and passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
  • Multi-level heating driver and passenger seat
Comfort
  • Interior air filtration
  • Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
  • Leather and wood steering wheel
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Telematics
  • Hard drive based display w/voice directions navigation system
Roof and Glass
  • Speed sensitive wipers
Tires and Wheels
  • 18 x 8.0 in. wheels
  • Null spare wheel
  • P225/40R18 tires
  • Run flat tires [update 19Jan13] False per: http://www.mycadillacelr.com/2014-cadillac-elr-tires-high-performance-no-run-flats/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
  • Tire repair kit
Safety Features
  • Daytime running lights
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Front fog/driving lights
  • Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Emergency interior trunk release
  • Post-collision safety system
  • Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Adaptive headlights

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I don't own a Volt and I agree: It is a childish, uninformed and uncalled for remark. And if they do it right and price it right, I'd consider it...

scottf200 said:
gaswalla said:
wow... I guess you can polish a turd afterall
Quite a few owners that have both the LEAF and a Volt who would disagree with your childish remark.
 
scottf200 said:
redLEAF said:
I wonder what kind of 'plug' it will use ... (CHAdeMO or SAE Combo)
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=10343
Not sure why you are thinking it will have DC L1/L2 charging. It looks like it will have the new version of the Voltec platform but battery size will likely be the same. I think it will only have AC L1/L2 just as the Volt does today.

As GM says that the Spark EV will be equipped with the 'new' quick charge option (much smaller car, etc.) thought that they may use it on this new Caddy as well ... check the post on the AutoWeek article. If they stick with just the Volt platform, etc. I could see them getting some mileage on the original tooling for the drive/battery system, etc. but I doubt it with how much 'upscale' they want to go with it
 
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grommet said:
Remember, it's going to be a 2 door, 4 seater. I assume they've done their market research, but that kills it for me.
There are other 2 door Cadillacs but you are right it would seem nice to "hide" 2 rear doors like they are doing in some other cars.

Keep in mind that Cadillacs (and other luxury cars) are not big sellers anyway so it seems like a reasonable fit based on existing cars in that class. They get to add various high end features and "justify" the price. They get to test a new power train as well (we think/hope). Could feed into the CUV *but* tough to get good CD and EV 40 miles on those profiles.

See charts here:
Sep2012: http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2012/10/september-2012-usa-best-selling-luxury-vehicles.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Aug2012: http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2012/09/august-2012-usa-best-selling-luxury-vehicles.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

GRA said:
Personally, I'd much rather see the Volt powertrain appear in a small wagon or CUV, preferably with AWD. I think Ford and Mitsubishi have the right idea here.
I like the way you are thinking!
redLEAF said:
scottf200 said:
redLEAF said:
I wonder what kind of 'plug' it will use ... (CHAdeMO or SAE Combo) http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=10343
Not sure why you are thinking it will have DC L1/L2 charging. It looks like it will have the new version of the Voltec platform but battery size will likely be the same. I think it will only have AC L1/L2 just as the Volt does today.
As GM says that the Spark EV will be equipped with the 'new' quick charge option (much smaller car, etc.) thought that they may use it on this new Caddy as well ... check the post on the AutoWeek article. If they stick with just the Volt platform, etc. I could see them getting some mileage on the original tooling for the drive/battery system, etc. but I doubt it with how much 'upscale' they want to go with it
Seems that DC L1/L2 typically is going to pure BEVs with no backup ICE. BEV folks want to stretch their wings beyond the "100 miles" per charge. Various PHEV/plugs-ins are coming out and they only have AC L1/L2
 
gaswalla said:
wow... I guess you can polish a turd afterall
From all reports, owners appear to like their Volts very well. It wasn't a good fit for me, but I wish GM and all manufacturers who make cars with a plug (and plan to sell in volume, compliance cars need not apply) success.
 
smkettner said:
Another Avalanche to Escalade conversion :roll: No thanks.

This is actually the original. They are building the concept car that many people fell in love with.

http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2012/Oct/1016_elr.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

<snip>
“The ELR will be in a class by itself, further proof of our commitment to electric vehicles and advanced technology,” Reuss said in a keynote address at the SAE Convergence Conference in Detroit. “People will instantly recognize it as a Cadillac by its distinctive, signature look and true-to-concept exterior design.”

Production is scheduled to begin in late 2013.
<snip>
The ELR is the production version of Cadillac’s Converj, a concept vehicle revealed at the North American International Auto Show in 2009.
<snip>
 
scottf200 said:
This is actually the original. They are building the concept car that many people fell in love with.

Yeah, if you believe the press releases.. probably it will be a Volt with a new nose, some plastic body cladding and lots of decals :)

Actually there is a demand for coupes and they are rare at GM now (Corvette and Camaro only?), not many buyers for a compact luxury vehicle will even need to use the rear seat. I hope the concept looks make it to production.
 
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